Steph's Reviews
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8 reviews
Did not wear
Runs very large. Gorgeous sleeves but a really generous fit.
Member Fit Notes
Embroidered Sleeve Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Great holiday dress
I really loved this dress for Christmas Eve. I ended up wearing the next size up because the tiny button holding the wrap dress together (& the girls in) was not very strong & kept popping open in my usual size. I'm also 12 weeks post partum & wanted a little bit of a looser fit. This dress is so comfortable & falls very nicely. I loved the pattern & the hemline was a great length for me (6'0"). The one thing I didn't love in the 1X was the necklace was stitched closed a little shoddily.
Anissa Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Gorgeous print, comfy fit
This was the perfect dress for a cocktail party on vacation in Hawaii. The length is gorgeous, the wrap is super flattering for my tall, hourglass figure - the adjustable wrap made it easy to fit appropriately and cinch my waist. The print is stunning; note it is bolder/brighter than it looks on the site. It was really comfortable all evening, and I paired it with a nude strappy sandal. I will say it is lower cut than I anticipated - had to use some safety pins to keep the girls in, but I was expecting some cleavage with the wrap style. I'd highly recommend this for a summer event or a vacation night out!
Member Fit Notes
Marianna Wrap Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Cute and comfy, but slightly meh
I wanted to love this dress more than I did. I loved the color and the fabric is very forgiving, but the shape wasn't as flattering as I expected on my body. It was really comfortable for a hot summer wedding, and the color pops, but in person it felt more matronly/older than I expected. It also runs large so I'm glad I read reviews and sized down. I was also able to wear a regular bra and pin the straps. It worked for the event, but didn't love it as much as some of my past rentals! I'd give it a solid B.
Red Analisa Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Flattering and comfortable
I rented this for my cousin's summer wedding and it was the perfect combination of comfortable, breezy and pretty. I did size down after reading reviews and am glad I did - it runs large. I loved this dress - very flattering A line fit for my shape, and was able to wear a regular bra. It was very comfortable for a hot summer day and a long night of dancing. The color really popped, too! I would dEfinitely rent this dress again.
Sea of Green Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Amazing and glamorous ML dress
I rented this dress for my brother's wedding and absolutely loved it! I received so many compliments on the look and fit. I did size up bc I needed a little more length in the front (I am 6'0"). The pleats were so flattering for my shape - and loved the pockets!!! I loved the high neck in the front and was easily able to wear a regular bra - it wasn't too low in the back. The dress was in amazing condition, too - no issues with missing sequins or anything. If I had to pick one negative, it would be the nature of the bottom fabric which did wrinkle quite easily. I steamed the heck out of it when it arrived but it still had some wrinkles. I would definitely rent this dress again for a formal occasion!
Back Down Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
Gorgeous lace but slightly scratchy
I rented this for a February wedding when I was 5.5 months pregnant. I wanted something long sleeve with some room in the belly area. This dress was perfect! Gorgeous color and lace - looks way more expensive than the rental price. I received tons of compliments. It was also not too low cut as I am large chested. Plenty of room for the bump, but would have been ideal for my body even if not pregnant. The only issue was the lace at the bottom is scratchy, especially while sitting at dinner! There's a netting on the bottom that rubs really uncomfortably. But it wasn't an issue while standing or dancing. I am 6'0" and this was a little short due to the sheer panel at the bottom, but the long sleeves offset the length for me. I would definitely rent this dress again!
Night Lace Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD
I unfortunately did not wear this dress because it just wasn't a fit for my shape.
I really wanted to love and wear this dress - the color was amazing in-person, and the pattern on the dress was a dream. However, neither size worked for my body type, mostly due to the position of the pockets and the pleats. Instead of accentuating my curves, the position of them made me look wider. The 16 fit well, but the pockets puckered out at my hips and it just wasn't flattering. I will say I liked the fabric a lot - good for curvy girls who need some structure; I also loved the length (it's hard to find things long enough for me at 6'!). I don't think I would have chosen this dress had it not been a back-up option (my initial selection was unavailable due to damage). Sadly not a winner for me!
Member Fit Notes
Royal Blue Cutaway Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 38DD